Way back in the 90's I read a book called "Bensin". The author was a girl my age, Karin Ström, and she wrote about her life in London, as an aspiring artist. Now, years later, Karin has not only released a critically acclaimed album, she's got another one on the way.
I'm happy to present this week's guest artist: Karin Ström

Way back in the 90's I read a book called "Bensin". The author was a girl my age, Karin Ström, and she wrote about her life in London, as an aspiring artist. Now, years later, Karin has not only released a critically acclaimed album, she's got another one on the way.
I'm happy to present this week's guest artist: Karin Ström

Sofia Talvik / Karin Ström - Lower case letters

Song: Lower case letters (Jonestown 2008)
Guest artist: Karin Ström
www.myspace.com/datadamen
www.karinstrom.se

Karin Ström was born in Kristianstad, a small town in the south of Sweden. She always wanted to be a singer. At the age of 13 she started writing her first songs.  20 years old she moved to London, where she got signed to the Canadian record label Nettwerk which led her to relocate to Los Angeles. Here, she released a self titled five track EP (US, Canada, UK and Sweden) with lyrics in English. 

Back in Stockholm she wrote, produced and recorded the EP "Sneda Ögons EP" in the autumn of 2005, and released it on her own label Datadamen Records. Datadamen (originally Karin's DJ name) means Computer Lady, and this marked a change of Karin's sound from organic and guitarbased to electronic and computerized. She also switched languages and now sings in Swedish. The 24th of January 2007 Karin released her first full length album "En saga om en sten".

When William called me on his way over to shoot this video, he asked me if he should bring a red clown's nose. As it turned out he didn't, but it might have been great fun, and the fact that he thought of this says a lot about him as an artist and performer. You could easily say William isn't afraid of making anything a show. This is why I'm so happy to announce him as this week's guest artist.

When William called me on his way over to shoot this video, he asked me if he should bring a red clown's nose. As it turned out he didn't, but it might have been great fun, and the fact that he thought of this says a lot about him as an artist and performer. You could easily say William isn't afraid of making anything a show. This is why I'm so happy to announce him as this week's guest artist.

William Crafoord is an old time idol of mine. When I was about 12 William had a Swedish rap band called "Just D". It's safe to say I had all their albums and was somewhat obsessed Anyway, William has come a long way since then and has released several albums, both as part of the group "Just D" and as a solo artist.
Lately William has put together several musical and theatrical shows, with well known artists such as Salem al Fakir as well as with his dog Django (who also participates in this video). Here you'll see him singing my song "Clown" from my upcoming album "Jonestown" with me. Enjoy!

Visit him at: www.willecrafoord.se or www.myspace.com/wcrafoord

Sofia Talvik / William Crafoord - Clown

Every week until the release of my new album ‘Jonestown' I'm inviting a new guest artist to perform one of my songs with me. When all the live videos are released there will be a competition where you can win a box with albums from all the guest artists.

This week I have the pleasue to present Tom Levin.

Every week until the release of my new album ‘Jonestown' I'm inviting a new guest artist to perform one of my songs with me. When all the live videos are released there will be a competition where you can win a box with albums from all the guest artists.

This week I have the pleasue to present Tom Levin.

Sofia Talvik / Tom Levin - Arms and armour

www.tomlevin.com
www.myspace.com/tomlevin

'As summers pass' is the first single released from my third album 'Jonestown' With 'Jonestown', I've further evolved my sound, joining forces with respected artist and producer Tobias Fröberg, who has toured with José Gonzales and produced the artist Peter Morén from "Peter, Bjorn and John". You can get the single from

'As summers pass' is the first single released from my third album 'Jonestown' With 'Jonestown', I've further evolved my sound, joining forces with respected artist and producer Tobias Fröberg, who has toured with José Gonzales and produced the artist Peter Morén from "Peter, Bjorn and John". You can get the single from ITunes Music Store or from my own store.

You can find a High Quality version here: http://www.sofiatalvik.com/media/videos/

As summers pass (Jonestown 2008) The video is directed and produced by Jonas Westin. And the cool dress is designed and tailored by Sanna Nyström!

The 27th of August, I'm releasing my third album "Jonestown". To give you a preview of the songs from the album I have gathered 12 of my favorite Swedish artists who will each perform one song from the album live with me on tape. Once a week a new video is released, with a new song and a new guest artist. You will get the opportunity to meet well known artists as well as up and coming new stars, and when the videos are all released we'll turn it into a competition where you can win a set o...

The 27th of August, I'm releasing my third album "Jonestown". To give you a preview of the songs from the album I have gathered 12 of my favorite Swedish artists who will each perform one song from the album live with me on tape. Once a week a new video is released, with a new song and a new guest artist. You will get the opportunity to meet well known artists as well as up and coming new stars, and when the videos are all released we'll turn it into a competition where you can win a set of 13 albums, one from each guest artist, and of course my new album "Jonestown". First you'll meet Jonna Lee, and be sure to stay tuned to see who comes next.

(ps the album is not a duet album, the videos are exclusive versions of the songs ds)
Sofia Talvik / Jonna Lee - Diamonds

song: Diamonds
album: Jonestown
guest artist: Jonna Lee

This, ladies and gentlemen, is Jonna Lee:

* She made a whole electro album last year, but changed her mind in time for release because "it didn't feel right".
* After that, she wrote, recorded, and produced "10 pieces, 10 bruises" under 2007 (with Claes Björklund)
* She wrote the song "And your love" with Ed Harcourt in mind, sent him the song and then recorded it as a duet a few weeks later.

As summers pass' is the first single released from Sofia Talvik's third album 'Jonestown'

" I know there's something good in me" so sings Sofia Talvik on her new album "Jonestown", this DIY-artist who both runs her own label and finds new fans all over the world.

With 'Jonestown', Sofia Talvik has further evolved her sound, joining forces with respected artist and producer Tobias Fröberg, who has toured with José Gonzales and produced the artist Peter Morén from "Peter, Bjorn and Joh...

As summers pass' is the first single released from Sofia Talvik's third album 'Jonestown'

" I know there's something good in me" so sings Sofia Talvik on her new album "Jonestown", this DIY-artist who both runs her own label and finds new fans all over the world.

With 'Jonestown', Sofia Talvik has further evolved her sound, joining forces with respected artist and producer Tobias Fröberg, who has toured with José Gonzales and produced the artist Peter Morén from "Peter, Bjorn and John".

Sweden's most exciting up-and-coming singer/songwriter recently made it to the finals in the online talent competition Famecast which resulted in her being booked to the Lollapalooza festival in Chicago in August. Sofia has also been appointed artist of the week and songwriter of the month on the leading industry sites Hitquarters.com and Songquarters.com.

She is available for record, publishing and management deals outside Sweden.

info@makakimusic.se

WIN PASSES TO LOLLAPALOOZA!


Famecast is giving away two 3-day passes to the 2008 Lollapalooza festival to one lucky FameCast fan or artist. This is your chance to be front and center for headliners Radiohead, Rage Against the Machine, Kanye West, NIN and FameCast’s own

WIN PASSES TO LOLLAPALOOZA!


Famecast is giving away two 3-day passes to the 2008 Lollapalooza festival to one lucky FameCast fan or artist. This is your chance to be front and center for headliners Radiohead, Rage Against the Machine, Kanye West, NIN and FameCast’s own Sofia Talvik.





All you have to do is create a video less than 3 minutes long telling us why you want to go to Lollapalooza. It doesn't have to be professionally done – creativity is what counts here. Submissions are due by July 4th. The winner will be chosen July 11th and the festival will be held Aug. 1-3 in Chicago (please note airfare and accommodations are not included).


**To submit: Simply upload your video to your BackStage profile and title it,"Send Me to Lollapalooza". Fans, to upload a video you will need to upgrade your account for free here.


GOOD LUCK!

I did a gig at "Huset" in Huddinge this weekend. Thank you everyone that showed up to listen to my music, and thanks to all the guys and gals working there.

Here's some photos from the gig.

I did a gig at "Huset" in Huddinge this weekend. Thank you everyone that showed up to listen to my music, and thanks to all the guys and gals working there.

Here's some photos from the gig.

My new single "As summers pass" from the album "Jonestown" has just been released and you can buy it online here:

My own shop: http://www.sofiatalvik.com/download/mp3-downloads/

Itunes: http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=281073662&s=143456...

My new single "As summers pass" from the album "Jonestown" has just been released and you can buy it online here:

My own shop: http://www.sofiatalvik.com/download/mp3-downloads/

Itunes: http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=281073662&s=143456

You can also check out some pics from the upcoming video on my blog on http://www.sofiatalvik.com/ . The talented designer/tailor Sanna Nyström has made the beautiful doll-like dress for me. There's also some new press photos taken by Jonas Westin and Shelby Duncan to be found under "media" on http://www.sofiatalvik.com/

Gig May 30th

I'm playing live with my band on Huddinge Kulturnatt (Huset) next Friday, May 30th. I'll be on stage approximately 10pm or 10.30 (kl 22).

USA tour

As you may know I'm playing the Lollapalooza in Chicago August 1st but I'm also doing a full tour the week before so if you can't make it to Chicago, check out my website to see if I'll be visiting your home town.

See you on my next gig!

/Sofia

http://www.sofiatalvik.com/

www.myspace.com/sofiatalvik

http://www.makakimusic.se/